Northern Ohio String Festival

The BW Conservatory of Performing Arts is hosting the 2025 Northern Ohio String Festival (NOSF), coordinated by Dr. David Pope, associate professor of music education, and Prof. Douglas Droste, director of orchestral studies.

During this annual event, 12 high school orchestras will visit BW. Each orchestra will perform a concert in Gamble Auditorium and receive a clinic from an expert string clinician.

Participating orchestras may also attend a 12:30 p.m. concert by the BW Symphony Orchestra (led by Prof. Droste). 

NOTE: Seminary St. will be closed between Church St. and E. Grand St. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accommodate bus parking.

Concerts are free and open to the public.
No ticket required.